Columbia University | School of International and Public Affairs | Environmental Coalition

Hi all, It is almost March, so spring is almost sprung! In policy landscape news, there’s a sort of internecine war between environmental advocates of 100% renewable energy and those who only believe something like 75% renewable energy is feasible. Team 100% suffered a bit of a recent blow this past week, which you can … More ECO Newsletter: Week of February 26, 2018

Hi all, We hope your February is going swimmingly. In the “news that isn’t news” category, we have the revelation that the world is on track to get hotter! We may have to kiss our 1.5˚C (2.7˚F) warming dream goodbye. In the “news that is awesome news” category, on the other hand, we have the … More ECO Newsletter: Week of February 19, 2018

Hi all, Greetings from ECO headquarters! We hope you are setting world records and earning gold medals in all your classes so far! (Olympic fever has been ravaging ECO HQ). Also in the news lately: why the energy industry is hampered by a lack of women. If only Columbia had some sort of, like… Women … More ECO Newsletter: Week of February 12, 2018

Hi all, If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow in a forest, but no grad students see it because they’re busy studying, do any of them care? Hmmm. Food for thought. Ok, ECO is probably getting out of the zen koan game, but only to focus our efforts on amazing events full of fun and learning! … More ECO Newsletter: Week of February 5, 2018

Hi all, Remember the bliss of Winter Break, with no exams nor papers nor problem sets, when life was carefree and easy? Neither do we. Hard work is back, and spring semester is in full swing! Now that your courses are set, good luck! Here are some goings-on to keep in mind this week. … More ECO Newsletter: Week of January 29

ECO Newsletter: Week of January 22, 2018 Hi all, Happy New Year! Happy new semester! Welcome to the new version of the ECO newsletter, courtesy of your new ECO communications director. With a new board comes the potential for sweeping institutional change, almost none of which will be manifested within this newsletter, as I hope … More ECO Newsletter: Week of January 22, 2018

Hi all, The semester is finally winding down and it is officially the last day of classes!! What a great semester. Such memories. Such fun. Please end. Anyway, best of luck with finals and have an amazing break!! xoxo, ECO Board EVENTS: Columbia University Energy Symposium Date/time: Friday, February 2 Location: Columbia University Faculty House Columbia University’s … More ECO Newsletter: Week of December 10, 2017

Hi all, Thanks to everybody who came out on Wednesday to sign the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability pledge! We (the entire planet) appreciate your support to live more sustainably and reduce waste by using a water bottle, reusable mug, used 7-11 Big Gulp vat, etc. instead of buying disposable cups! And…let the count down begin!! There … More ECO Newsletter: Week of December 4, 2017